(1)
In
accordance with division (C) of section
4755.40 of the Revised Code, a
physical therapist assistant may only be supervised by a physical therapist and
may not be supervised by any other person, including those persons licensed to
practice in any other profession.

(2)
Supervision for a physical therapist
assistant does not require the supervising physical therapist to be on-site or
on location. The supervising physical therapist must be available by
telecommunication at all times and able to respond appropriately to the needs
of the patient.

(1)
A student physical therapist may only be
supervised by a physical therapist licensed pursuant to Chapter 4755. of the
Revised Code.

(2)
The supervising
physical therapist is required to be on-site and available to immediately
respond to the needs of the patient whenever the student physical therapist is
performing patient examinations, evaluations, and interventions.

(1)
A student
physical therapist assistant may only be supervised by a physical therapist or
physical therapist assistant licensed pursuant to Chapter 4755. of the Revised
Code.

(2)
The supervising physical
therapist or supervising physical therapist assistant is required to be on-site
and available to immediately respond to the needs of the patient whenever the
student physical therapist assistant is performing patient interventions.

Unlicensed personnel may be supervised by the student physical
therapist or student physical therapist assistant who are being supervised in
accordance with the laws and rules governing the practice of physical therapy.